waljamada Posted January 26, 2020 Report Posted January 26, 2020 So I collect many things. Mark twain 1st editions, variations of thinker statues, odd bits and bobs and I tend to decorate with them. I've got enough swords now that I have to ask myself.....bag em or rack them. I have seen some side discussions in my forum searches on people's rack choices but not many. Would love to see what other people have chosen! I've decided to purchase an older sword rack but still not sure if I will display them. Luckily this rack is collapsible! Anyone else go the rack route and want to share? I'll update with a photo once I receive it in the mail from Japan and populate it with my swords. This one holds five, I only had four so after purchasing one more sword last night I can fill it. Couldnt have one spot blank. Also just thought this rack and its portability was pretty neat. Here are photos of it: https://ibb.co/album/mnrBBF 2 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted January 26, 2020 Report Posted January 26, 2020 Haven't decided a better way to show mine yet! Have them in my Dad's old gun cabinet. 7 Quote
IJASWORDS Posted January 26, 2020 Report Posted January 26, 2020 I like to regularly study my swords, so glass display cases, and custom made Perspex stands. Each sword has an identification label that I can refer to my catalog. 5 Quote
Peter Bleed Posted January 27, 2020 Report Posted January 27, 2020 I don't keep my stuff "on display." I put it away and enjoy "getting it out." 'Discovery' has always been my thing. I love it when people who have been in our house for a while say, "I thought you collected swords." Peter 3 Quote
IJASWORDS Posted January 27, 2020 Report Posted January 27, 2020 Barry, by the way, last time I said, that's a nice rack, she slapped my face. 6 Quote
Blazeaglory Posted January 28, 2020 Report Posted January 28, 2020 So I collect many things. Mark twain 1st editions, variations of thinker statues, odd bits and bobs and I tend to decorate with them. I've got enough swords now that I have to ask myself.....bag em or rack them. I have seen some side discussions in my forum searches on people's rack choices but not many. Would love to see what other people have chosen! I've decided to purchase an older sword rack but still not sure if I will display them. Luckily this rack is collapsible! Anyone else go the rack route and want to share? I'll update with a photo once I receive it in the mail from Japan and populate it with my swords. This one holds five, I only had four so after purchasing one more sword last night I can fill it. Couldnt have one spot blank. Also just thought this rack and its portability was pretty neat. Here are photos of it: https://ibb.co/album/mnrBBF Personally I keep them oiled in a Shirasaya and on a rack so that rust is harder to form. I've read that keeping them in the bag, say inside a drawer or something, can lead to problems. Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted January 28, 2020 Report Posted January 28, 2020 I've read that keeping them in the bag, say inside a drawer or something, can lead to problems. Not quite. The katanadansu is made specifically to store blades long-term. They are amazingly air-tight, & my blades have resided there for many years, with no sign of rust, although I do oil them regularly. 5 Quote
Blazeaglory Posted January 28, 2020 Report Posted January 28, 2020 Not quite. The katanadansu is made specifically to store blades long-term. They are amazingly air-tight, & my blades have resided there for many years, with no sign of rust, although I do oil them regularly. Katanadansu.jpg IMG_0672.jpg Nice! I assume that's antique? I was referring to something more generic, like a sock and underwear drawer lol Quote
Austus Posted January 28, 2020 Report Posted January 28, 2020 Hey, Bruce -- that's a good spot already. I like to stand mine up, too. Maybe use a small rack and rotate them for show or study. Neil -- Good looking collection, there. Always enjoy seeing your fine specimens. Was surprised to see them with edges down. Adam -- Better get another rack. You're just getting started. Welcome to the madness. There is no cure. Quote
ROKUJURO Posted January 28, 2020 Report Posted January 28, 2020 Haven't decided a better way to show mine yet! Have them in my Dad's old gun cabinet. 20191007_064637.jpg Bruce, I have always wondered where the HONJO MASAMUNE might be. Now I see that you store it with the other swords back lefthand! Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted January 28, 2020 Report Posted January 28, 2020 Bruce, I have always wondered where the HONJO MASAMUNE might be. Now I see that you store it with the other swords back lefthand! Ah, it is good to meet another admirer of the master's work!!! Ha! Quote
Dave R Posted January 28, 2020 Report Posted January 28, 2020 I have mine in home made racks. The collection ran away with me a bit, and I wanted them to be safe from falling over. Some are bagged, and some out on display. 3 Quote
Gakusee Posted January 28, 2020 Report Posted January 28, 2020 Storing sword vertically for a long time, especially when oiling them more generously, could lead to impregnation of the tip of the saya with oil. I have seen photos of shirasaya discoloured at the very bottom from too much oil. 6 Quote
mas4t0 Posted January 29, 2020 Report Posted January 29, 2020 I prefer to keep things stored out of sight. I don't like to leave anything delicate out on display and I find that if something is sitting out as a part of the decor, I get bored of it within a year or so and make plans to move it on. Quote
Michaelr Posted January 30, 2020 Report Posted January 30, 2020 This is how I had mine stored up till a month ago. I am in the process of moving so all have been packed away for now. This picture is my living room. I will be making a dedicated room in the new home to put everything back up. I love having my collection out where I can appreciate it every time I walk by. You would be surprised how many times you notice something new about a old sword that you can look at. Thanks for looking. MikeR 6 Quote
16k Posted January 30, 2020 Report Posted January 30, 2020 Haven't decided a better way to show mine yet! Have them in my Dad's old gun cabinet. 20191007_064637.jpg I see that your best sword is in the Back, Bruce! 1 Quote
Oshy Posted March 28, 2020 Report Posted March 28, 2020 Looking for a quality 6 tier wall mount display, all I can find is cheap garbage. Any recommendations? Quote
b.hennick Posted March 28, 2020 Report Posted March 28, 2020 I had a floor stand made that has place for 8 blades. The stand allows the blades to be rotated so that each on catches the light well. I am attaching photos of one side rail and one insert that allows for rotation. Inserts are on only one side of the stand. I think that you can modify this to a wall rack. Any merchant that sells plastics should be able to make one of these. 3 Quote
Oshy Posted March 28, 2020 Report Posted March 28, 2020 Very creative, thanks for sharing! Looking for something a bit more premade thought Quote
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